Changing

Thanks to a very close friend (MB, you're the best!), we finally have our book for our family devotions. Let me back up......For a while, Brad and I have been talking about starting a devotion time with our girls. A time to sing "Jesus Loves Me", "God is Good", "Twinkle Twinkle".....etc. It's a time to sit down as a family and continue talking about Jesus. Brad and I have changed since having children, in so many ways. We are experiencing awesome changes that the Lord has clearly laid on our hearts. Our desire to know Him, to really "know" Him, is stronger than ever. We want a true relationship with our Father, as a couple and as parents. We are making the choice to jump in feet first, into our church and omit the idea that worship can only occur on Sunday mornings. We listen to WMHK with our girls, pray before meals even if everyone is crying and struggling to sit still, and we now set aside time for our devotion. What does it look like with a 2 year old and an almost 10 month old? We start by praising Addie and Carlie on what they did RIGHT that day. Michelle Duggar (I love the Duggars...you all know this!) says to praise your children 10 more times than you correct them! So, we praise them, then we sing two songs, read some pages from this wonderful book, and end in a short prayer. It's precious time, to say the least. Yes, we've changed. If you knew me in college, you may be wondering what in the world happened!? If you knew me after we had our first child, you are probably not surprised. If you knew me between these two times, well....not sure what you think! Some people dislike change and some embrace it- Brad and I are embracing it. I know that we can't please everyone, but there is One who we should always strive to please, and I think He smiles everytime our two year old says His precious name, Jesus. Welcome 2011! I am thrilled to see how the Lord will continue to change and challenge us as a family.